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2005 E55
Can't tell which Mobil 1 the dealer uses, but my last invoice shows 8 quarts. I have had 5 oil changes in 12k miles, but I don't drive my car often.
Only once have I had to add oil, and that was only after an Atco track rental.
Only once have I had to add oil, and that was only after an Atco track rental.
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2013 E63 AMG
Use Royal Purple 5w40 or 10w40 same spec to Mobil 1 0w40 is what AMG says to use (sponsorship and partnership with them) out outlast theirs in the lab test and use 8 quarts of it. Try it once or a lifetime!
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1989 Toyota Tercel EZ - dyno'd @ 70whp/77wtq
There is no dipstick.... but there is a dipstick hole w/ a red cover (if you face the car, it's on the upper corner left of the airbox).
You could buy the dipstick from stealership... but it's quite pricey (I think it's $120
).
So what I did when changing the oil myself is to completely drain the oil through dipstick hole using vacuum pump (mityvac), and then I fill 8qt first. Run the engine for couple minutes.... shut it off and check the oil level. It will then say I need x qt. to put to max. level. The last time around I was asked to add 1qt. so total was about 9qt. after I took everything out.
But I agree w/ BrianS, using dipstick tool is more accurate.... but hey, I'm too cheap
You could buy the dipstick from stealership... but it's quite pricey (I think it's $120
).So what I did when changing the oil myself is to completely drain the oil through dipstick hole using vacuum pump (mityvac), and then I fill 8qt first. Run the engine for couple minutes.... shut it off and check the oil level. It will then say I need x qt. to put to max. level. The last time around I was asked to add 1qt. so total was about 9qt. after I took everything out.
But I agree w/ BrianS, using dipstick tool is more accurate.... but hey, I'm too cheap
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From: Central FL
2006 E55
Here's what I just paid at the dealer for "Service C" for the following:
9 Quarts Mobil 1 $58.41
Oil Filter $34.50
2 Wiper Blades $78.00
Washer Fluid $5.91
"Parts Kit" $52.50
Misc O-Ring $1.66
Labor $374.95
Full vehicle inspection included:
brakes,tires,HVAC,ECU, check for fluid leaks, etc
Total with Tax $605.93
Sorry if it's a little off topic...
9 Quarts Mobil 1 $58.41
Oil Filter $34.50
2 Wiper Blades $78.00
Washer Fluid $5.91
"Parts Kit" $52.50
Misc O-Ring $1.66
Labor $374.95
Full vehicle inspection included:
brakes,tires,HVAC,ECU, check for fluid leaks, etc
Total with Tax $605.93
Sorry if it's a little off topic...
Last edited by Torquey55; Sep 15, 2007 at 02:06 PM.
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E-ZGO 53hp., 1999 E 430 sport, 2004 E 55, 2008 Tahoe LTZ on 24"s
There is no dipstick.... but there is a dipstick hole w/ a red cover (if you face the car, it's on the upper corner left of the airbox).
You could buy the dipstick from stealership... but it's quite pricey (I think it's $120 ).
So what I did when changing the oil myself is to completely drain the oil through dipstick hole using vacuum pump (mityvac), and then I fill 8qt first. Run the engine for couple minutes.... shut it off and check the oil level. It will then say I need x qt. to put to max. level. The last time around I was asked to add 1qt. so total was about 9qt. after I took everything out.
But I agree w/ BrianS, using dipstick tool is more accurate.... but hey, I'm too cheap
You could buy the dipstick from stealership... but it's quite pricey (I think it's $120
).So what I did when changing the oil myself is to completely drain the oil through dipstick hole using vacuum pump (mityvac), and then I fill 8qt first. Run the engine for couple minutes.... shut it off and check the oil level. It will then say I need x qt. to put to max. level. The last time around I was asked to add 1qt. so total was about 9qt. after I took everything out.
But I agree w/ BrianS, using dipstick tool is more accurate.... but hey, I'm too cheap
Here are some pics thanks to Finny, shows the pan and drain plugs.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....9&postcount=28
Last edited by Yacht Master; Sep 16, 2007 at 09:43 AM.
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1989 Toyota Tercel EZ - dyno'd @ 70whp/77wtq
Yacht, I believe I've heard that before....
Do you by any chance have the special service advisory?
My main purpose is to replace some, if not all, of the old oil w/ fresh one. Using vacuum pump may not be as ideal as draining from the bottom (e.g. not extract all old oil) but having fresher oil in the engine would do more good than harm, right?
It's just like if you're only changing the oil filter but not the oil, I believe it will still be better than doing nothing....
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Do you by any chance have the special service advisory?
My main purpose is to replace some, if not all, of the old oil w/ fresh one. Using vacuum pump may not be as ideal as draining from the bottom (e.g. not extract all old oil) but having fresher oil in the engine would do more good than harm, right?
It's just like if you're only changing the oil filter but not the oil, I believe it will still be better than doing nothing....
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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From: Caribbean/Florida/Colorado
E-ZGO 53hp., 1999 E 430 sport, 2004 E 55, 2008 Tahoe LTZ on 24"s
Yacht, I believe I've heard that before....
Do you by any chance have the special service advisory?
My main purpose is to replace some, if not all, of the old oil w/ fresh one. Using vacuum pump may not be as ideal as draining from the bottom (e.g. not extract all old oil) but having fresher oil in the engine would do more good than harm, right?
It's just like if you're only changing the oil filter but not the oil, I believe it will still be better than doing nothing....
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Do you by any chance have the special service advisory?
My main purpose is to replace some, if not all, of the old oil w/ fresh one. Using vacuum pump may not be as ideal as draining from the bottom (e.g. not extract all old oil) but having fresher oil in the engine would do more good than harm, right?
It's just like if you're only changing the oil filter but not the oil, I believe it will still be better than doing nothing....
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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From: Caribbean/Florida/Colorado
E-ZGO 53hp., 1999 E 430 sport, 2004 E 55, 2008 Tahoe LTZ on 24"s
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2015 AMG C63 S
You can not vacuume (you can but the motor has 2 sumps so you will have 1-2 quarts left in engine) an E55K it has 2 drain plugs and must be drained from below as per AMG. The drain plugs are a one time use plug and must be replaced after removal. Mercedes and AMG have a special service advisory about this. How do I know? I am on 5th oil change @ 16K miles cause leaking drain plugs.
Here are some pics thanks to Finny, shows the pan and drain plugs.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....9&postcount=28
Here are some pics thanks to Finny, shows the pan and drain plugs.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....9&postcount=28
Last edited by sack5000; Sep 29, 2007 at 12:13 PM.
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From: Oklahoma City
2015 AMG C63 S
Yacht, I believe I've heard that before....
Do you by any chance have the special service advisory?
My main purpose is to replace some, if not all, of the old oil w/ fresh one. Using vacuum pump may not be as ideal as draining from the bottom (e.g. not extract all old oil) but having fresher oil in the engine would do more good than harm, right?
It's just like if you're only changing the oil filter but not the oil, I believe it will still be better than doing nothing....
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Do you by any chance have the special service advisory?
My main purpose is to replace some, if not all, of the old oil w/ fresh one. Using vacuum pump may not be as ideal as draining from the bottom (e.g. not extract all old oil) but having fresher oil in the engine would do more good than harm, right?
It's just like if you're only changing the oil filter but not the oil, I believe it will still be better than doing nothing....
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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From: Oklahoma City
2015 AMG C63 S
There is no dipstick.... but there is a dipstick hole w/ a red cover (if you face the car, it's on the upper corner left of the airbox).
You could buy the dipstick from stealership... but it's quite pricey (I think it's $120 ).
So what I did when changing the oil myself is to completely drain the oil through dipstick hole using vacuum pump (mityvac), and then I fill 8qt first. Run the engine for couple minutes.... shut it off and check the oil level. It will then say I need x qt. to put to max. level. The last time around I was asked to add 1qt. so total was about 9qt. after I took everything out.
But I agree w/ BrianS, using dipstick tool is more accurate.... but hey, I'm too cheap
You could buy the dipstick from stealership... but it's quite pricey (I think it's $120
).So what I did when changing the oil myself is to completely drain the oil through dipstick hole using vacuum pump (mityvac), and then I fill 8qt first. Run the engine for couple minutes.... shut it off and check the oil level. It will then say I need x qt. to put to max. level. The last time around I was asked to add 1qt. so total was about 9qt. after I took everything out.
But I agree w/ BrianS, using dipstick tool is more accurate.... but hey, I'm too cheap
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Don't worry the 63 has one pan and was designed to allow the oil to be vacuum extracted. The E55 has two pans and two drain plugs totally different.
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Sack,
Don't worry the 63 has one pan and was designed to allow the oil to be vacuum extracted. The E55 has two pans and two drain plugs totally different.
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Don't worry the 63 has one pan and was designed to allow the oil to be vacuum extracted. The E55 has two pans and two drain plugs totally different.
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From: Maryland
2004 E55 AMG
I just changed my oil and filter this weekend along with new drain plugs. It took 9 quarts exactly (8.5L) which is what the WIS states for capacity on the if you change the filter too. I tried 8qts to see what happened and the oil monitor said one quart low, as well as, the "measuring stick" reading 153mm. Adding the 9th quart brought it to 168mm.
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gentlemen: for the 2005 model, at least, they TSB now states that the drain plugs must be removed for oil changes. This is a change from earlier where the dealership was vacuum extracting the used oil, so...Joker
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2005 e55 amg
Wow that's why i call them stealerships.
Here's what I just paid at the dealer for "Service C" for the following:
9 Quarts Mobil 1 $58.41
Oil Filter $34.50
2 Wiper Blades $78.00
Washer Fluid $5.91
"Parts Kit" $52.50
Misc O-Ring $1.66
Labor $374.95
Full vehicle inspection included:
brakes,tires,HVAC,ECU, check for fluid leaks, etc
Total with Tax $605.93
Sorry if it's a little off topic...
9 Quarts Mobil 1 $58.41
Oil Filter $34.50
2 Wiper Blades $78.00
Washer Fluid $5.91
"Parts Kit" $52.50
Misc O-Ring $1.66
Labor $374.95
Full vehicle inspection included:
brakes,tires,HVAC,ECU, check for fluid leaks, etc
Total with Tax $605.93
Sorry if it's a little off topic...
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From: Baltimore MD
MB, BMW
Here's what I just paid at the dealer for "Service C" for the following:
9 Quarts Mobil 1 $58.41
Oil Filter $34.50
2 Wiper Blades $78.00
Washer Fluid $5.91
"Parts Kit" $52.50
Misc O-Ring $1.66
Labor $374.95
Full vehicle inspection included:
brakes,tires,HVAC,ECU, check for fluid leaks, etc
Total with Tax $605.93
Sorry if it's a little off topic...
9 Quarts Mobil 1 $58.41
Oil Filter $34.50
2 Wiper Blades $78.00
Washer Fluid $5.91
"Parts Kit" $52.50
Misc O-Ring $1.66
Labor $374.95
Full vehicle inspection included:
brakes,tires,HVAC,ECU, check for fluid leaks, etc
Total with Tax $605.93
Sorry if it's a little off topic...
why would u want to announce to teh world that u got raped in the a$$??
